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Surprising Foods That Help Lower Blood Sugar If You Have Diabetes

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For the 26 million people in the U.S. with diabetes and the estimated 79 million American adults with pre-diabetes, there has never been a better time to start managing and improving your diabetes. Researchers know more today than they did just five years ago about diet, insulin, medications and complications.

diabetes advice foodsEach person with type 2 diabetes needs to work out his/her particular eating, exercise or medical plan so it translates into normal blood sugars in his/her particular body. In general food and meal choices that work best for these people are lower sugar, lower sodium, higher fiber, lean meats and plant protein, fruits and vegetables and sources of monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids. Beyond that there are some specific and even surprising foods that may help lower blood sugars in people with diabetes. Information and recipes for the following can be found in the new edition of my best-selling book, Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Diabetes.

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Foods with little to no carbohydrate

The following foods, when eaten alone, even in large amounts, are not likely to cause a significant rise in blood sugar because they contain few carbohydrates:

  • Meat
  • Poultry
  • Fish
  • Avocados
  • Dark green veggies and salad vegetables
  • Eggs
  • Cheese
  • Mushrooms

Some Nuts (a 2-ounce serving of these nuts contain 5 grams or less net carbs: almonds, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, walnuts).

Foods with synergy

In my book, FOOD SYNERGY, I looked at research that suggested synergy within and between certain foods or food components—where components seemed to work together for maximum health benefit. Foods with synergy that seemed to keep insulin levels steady include:

  • Whole grains
  • Soluble fiber in oats
  • Soy protein
  • Ground flaxseed

Foods and food partnerships with synergy that might improve blood sugar control include:

  • Fiber
  • Whole grains
  • Soluble fiber in oats
  • Beans
  • Ground flaxseed

Green Tea

I’m a big green/white tea advocate because of all the antioxidant plant compounds (polyphenols) it provides, but there are possibly bigger benefits for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. More investigation needs to be done, but a review of 17 randomized clinical trials suggests green tea consumption was associated with lower fasting blood sugar levels and lower fasting insulin levels.

Beans

There’s a lot more to beans than helping fill burritos!  It’s the whole nutritional package (both types of fiber, carbs, protein, vitamins, minerals and assorted plant compounds) that may help improve blood sugars in people with type 2 diabetes. The plant protein and fiber in beans slow digestion (releasing carbs into the bloodstream slowly), which can help lessen the rise in blood sugar. The protein may help stimulate the release of insulin after the meal, while the protein and fiber also enhance the feeling of fullness.

Buckwheat

Buckwheat does appear to be a potentially “magical” intact whole grain for people with diabetes; new research suggests buckwheat extract lowered meal-related blood sugar levels by 12-19 percent when given to rats. Look for buckwheat soba noodles and start experimenting with buckwheat groats.

Whey protein

Whey protein hydrolysates may prove to be helpful anti-diabetic agents, according to new research with obese diabetic mice. The whey protein improved blood glucose clearance, reduced elevated insulin levels, and remarkably restored the ability of pancreas cells to release insulin in response to glucose. These amazing potential benefits aren’t totally out of the blue, past research has linked lowfat dairy with a reduction in risk of type 2 diabetes and specific amino acids in milk have been reported to stimulate insulin secretion.

Cinnamon

Several studies suggest cinnamon has a possible blood sugar lowering effect. For example, one study suggested less than a half-teaspoon of cinnamon a day might reduce blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Another study found 2 teaspoons helped lower blood sugar levels after meals. More research needs to be done but in the meantime, sprinkle some cinnamon in your morning cereal, yogurt, smoothies, or coffee/lattes.

Mushrooms

Stay tuned as more research trial results become available, but put mushrooms on our list of potential foods with anti-diabetic properties. So far, preliminary data from human trials appear to mirror the encouraging results in diabetic animal research, which includes potential in helping to lower plasma glucose, blood pressure, total cholesterol, and serum triglycerides. Polysaccharides (possibly both alpha- and beta- glucans) are the plant compounds in mushrooms that are thought to be responsible for these desirable effects. The mechanism needs to be confirmed, but some researchers suspect they work directly with insulin receptors on target tissues.

Diet Soda

Diet soda can be a great alternative for soda lovers because they don’t contribute carbohydrates or calories. Recent intervention studies point toward a beneficial effect of low or no calorie sweeteners on fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels as well as insulin levels, energy or calorie intake and body weight—all things that people with diabetes care about. Certainly, it is important to drink water most of the time, but there is definitely room within a healthy diabetic lifestyle to enjoy a diet soda when a flavored beverage is preferred.

Other Books from Elaine Magee, MPH, RD

  • Tell Me What to Eat if I Have Acid Reflux, Revised Edition
  • Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Nutrition You Can Live With
  • Tell Me What to Eat As I Approach Menopause
  • Tell Me What to Eat if I Have Headaches and Migraines
  • Tell Me What to Eat to Help Prevent Colon Cancer
  • Tell Me What to Eat to Help Prevent Breast Cancer: Nutrition You Can Live With
  • If I Suffer from Heart Disease: Nutrition You Can Live with (Tell Me What to Eat)
  • Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well
  • The Flax Cookbook: Recipes and Strategies for Getting the Most from the Most Powerful Plant on the Planet
  • The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes
  • Alphabet Cooking: From Angel-In-A-Cloud to Zebra Pudding Cups: Fun Recipes for Children, from A to Z
  • Comfort Food Makeovers: Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Homestyle Dishes
  • The Change of Life Diet and Cookbook
  • Lighten Up: Low-Fat Versions of More Than 100 of America’s Best-Known and Best-Loved Recipes
  • Fry Light, Fry Right: Fried-Food Flavor Without Deep Frying
  • Eat Well for a Healthy Menopause: The Low-Fat, High Nutrition Guide
  • Someone’s in the Kitchen with Mommy: 100 Easy Recipes and Fun Crafts for Parents and Kids
  • The Recipe Doctor
  • The Fight Fat and Win Cookbook: Timesaving Recipes for a Low-Effort, Low-Fat Lifestyle
  • Chez Moi: Lightening Up Recipes from Famous Restaurants

MitoQ is an Exciting Advance in CoQ Antioxidant Technology

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health newsOne of our most basic human needs that we often take for granted is the natural energy in our bodies; without enough of it, it’s hard to perform everyday functions like getting out of bed, going for a run, or even the most second-nature and involuntary tasks like breathing and pumping blood through our veins. We’re quick to remedy this exhaustion with coffee and other overly-caffeinated drinks that give us the boost of energy we need to power through the work day, only to crash back into a state of fatigue hours later. This short phenomenon occurs because while caffeine has a brief impact on our energy and concentration levels as it makes its way through our bloodstream it does nothing to resolve the problem at its source. Over the last decade, companies have been developing solutions to this issue through more natural ways to restore our energy — one of the most promising being the introduction of CoQ10 supplements to the market.

Growing up, we learn in school that this essential energy we need to survive is created inside the tiny organelles known as the mitochondria – or “Powerhouses” – of every cell in our body. What we don’t always remember from science class is that within these powerhouses is Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a powerful antioxidant that helps convert the food we eat into the energy we need to make it through the day. CoQ10 also plays a vital role in blocking free radical damage from occurring, which helps to delay the cell aging process in our bodies.

As we grow older, our natural levels of CoQ10 start to diminish. We can see this happening on the outside through physical signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines on our skin, and we can feel it happening on the inside as our bodies become tired more quickly than they used to and we can’t perform physical activities as well as before. This is where CoQ10 supplements come into play as a potential solution that can delay both the interior and exterior signs of aging. By restoring our supply of this antioxidant to optimal levels, our natural production of energy is revamped and mitochondrial function is improved. The reported benefits of CoQ10 supplements have even expanded beyond boosts of energy and faster recovery after exercise to include the support of heart, brain, kidney and lung health, as well as fertility support and even assistance in the treatment of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.

Despite the promising benefits that these supplements have been shown to offer, the sheer size of CoQ10 molecules has previously held back their efficacy due to their inability to fully reach mitochondria in adequate levels. To solve this problem, researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand developed a patented, cutting-edge version of CoQ10 that has the ability to reach mitochondria between 840 and 1,200 times the levels of the original molecule. The result? A powerful new antioxidant known as MitoQ that can penetrate mitochondria at levels that can support optimal function. Over a decade of research went into the development of MitoQ, which is now considered by many to be the most advanced and targeted CoQ10 delivery system to date. Officially launched in Winter 2014, all eyes are on MitoQ to see what other great benefits this progression in CoQ10 has in store for the future of human health.

 

Behavioral Strategies for Weight Loss

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Strategies for Weight Loss

I lost 80 pounds and continue at my ideal weight going on twelve years and counting.  While, exercise and improved nutrition contributed to my weight loss, a major factor towards my success was that I changed my eating habits, food preferences, and eating behaviors. For many, being over-weight is a symptom of unhealthy food selection, over-eating behaviors, and habits.

Add New Healthy Foods To Your Life

Naturally, we develop food preferences from family and culture. In order to sustain weight loss, new healthy foods must be added to your life long diet. Every week, try to experiment with a healthy food, and if you like it, add it to your life long diet. Eventually, your life long diet will consist of healthy foods and you will crave unhealthy foods less often. Failure is likely when you are on a strict diet eating food you do not enjoy. Many have success reducing how often they eat unhealthy food by choosing one day they allow some unhealthy food in their meal plan. (See Cheat Day).

Make Substitutions

Make substitutions to foods that are better for you and you still enjoy. I eat dark chocolate with lower grams of sugar instead of milk chocolate and I still enjoy the taste.

Know What You’re Eating

 Thoroughly read the nutrition and ingredient information on the labels on every product that you buy. While grocery shopping, use your smart phone to research any ingredients that you do not recognize.

Cheat Day

Two things happen when you deprive yourself of your favorite foods. Your thymus glands releases stress hormones that prevent weight loss, and you will eventually binge-eat the foods that you are craving. To counter this, try incorporating a “cheat day” once a week. On this day, have that piece of pizza, or doughnut that you have cut out of your meals the rest of the week.  Most find over time that they don’t really miss the doughnut and find it easier to eliminate the unhealthy foods for longer periods of time. Having a planned cheat day will give you will power to abstain from unhealthy foods or at least reduce the amount of empty calories you eat.

Identify Causes of Over Eating

There are emotional triggers that can cause binge eating behavior. These behaviors occur when an individual is stressed, depressed, or bored. Over time, over-eating can become a habit without emotional triggers (see habit section). Identifying these behaviors and developing alternative coping strategies to eating is crucial. The first step in concurring over-eating is to write down what emotions you feel and what you eat. This self monitoring technique will help you recognize an over-eating pattern so you can create strategies for adjusting your routines or habits. It is important take action to address the emotions that cause over-eating.

Strategies to Prevent Over-Eating

  1. Find healthy alternative stress foods. Like fruit, vegetables, and nuts.
  2. Drink water more often especially before each meal.
  3. Take yourself out of an environment or schedule other activities to avoid events or places where you will be tempted by unhealthy food.
  4. Increase exercise to combat depression and stress by increasing endorphins.
  5. Meditation
  6. Get a massage
  7. Take a bath or shower
  8. Talk to a friend
  9. Chew on gum. The act of chewing reduces stress, a cause of over eating. Chewing gum also fights cravings and can reduce appetite.
  10. Brush your teeth when craving something sweet. Brushing your teeth distracts you from your cravings.

Breaking Bad Eating Habits

Distracted Eating

Eating while distracted can cause us to over eat or not eat enough. Perhaps, you are watching TV, driving, or working and you realize that you have eaten an entire bag of potato chips. The solution is simple. When you are eating, do nothing else. Instead, focus on how the food tastes.

Eating Too Fast

Eating too fast can cause over-eating because it takes time for your stomach to single to your brain that you are full. Take your time while eating. Have a bite and chew it thoroughly, then put the fork down and pause for 15-30 seconds then take your next bite.

Summary

By monitoring and changing your eating behaviors and habits, and adding new healthy foods to your life long diet, you can lose weight and keep it off. This success does not come without numerous set-backs, where you may relapse and gain weight. As long as you do not give up on your goals to lose weight you will succeed.

Fake Diets: Telltale Signs Your Diet is a Scam

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fake dietsIf you have ever tried to diet, you may have tried your hand at one of the latest fad diets to hit the market. There are some diets and dieting programs that do work, and then there are those that are a failure right from the beginning. Some diet programs out there are a scam. These programs promise weight loss in return for your money. If you want to learn how to avoid these diets, you need to recognize the following telltale signs that a diet is a scam.

They tell you that you won’t need to exercise.

Losing weight is a combination of healthy eating and regular exercise—there is no way around it. If a diet or a program is telling you that you will shed a large amount of weight without ever having to hit the gym or do any type of physical activity, it’s a scam. There is no way that you will lose weight by sitting on your couch all day unless you literally starve yourself.

They tell you that you can still eat whatever you want.

There are companies out there that claim to have some magic pill that allows you to eat whatever you want and still lose weight. These pills are fake. If you want to lose weight, you have to make smart food choices. You can’t pop some magic pill and then go out and eat an entire pizza and hot fudge sundae and then wash it down with a supersized pop.

 

They promise to change the way your body absorbs fat and calories.

This is not possible, and products that claim to do this are lying to you. Your body is going to absorb fat and calories the way it knows how, and there is no magic pill, powder or drink that can completely void your body of absorbing fat and calories.

They promise quick results.

In order to lose weight safely and keep it off for longer periods of time, you need to aim for a program that will help you lose one to two pounds per week. If a supplement or program promises to help you lose 50 pounds in a month, this is not only unsafe, but it’s also nearly impossible.

They claim to work for everyone.

Not everyone is built the same way, has the same metabolism or needs to lose the same amount of weight, so no one diet pill or supplement can provide the same results to every body type of every gender of every age. The diet programs that do work are those that take your body style and lifestyle into consideration and customize a plan specifically for your and your goals.

They promise to give you your money back.

Some companies say that they will give you your money if you are not satisfied, and they do this so that you’ll be more inclined to buy it and try it out. But most of these companies will make the process of getting your money back so time consuming and involved that you’ll end up giving up on trying to get your money back.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where they are plenty of diet scams that prey on the millions of who want to lose weight. If you’re contemplating a weight loss program, make sure to avoid any that make these promises.

Caroline Jones is a professional chef and self-proclaimed health expert.  She enjoys sharing recipes for tasty dishes, healthy eating ideas, and information on the nutrition in nuts.

5 Calorie Loaded Drinks to Avoid

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drinks calories to avoid

One of the first things a nutritionist will tell you is to cut down on your liquid calories. Cutting down on high calorie liquids can be one of the easiest ways to lose weight, as many drinks can have a deceptive amount of calories. While reading the labels can help, it is easy to lose track of liquid calories, and the issue is further confused by the fact that many labels obscure the true amount of calories by breaking it down into servings. Here are five of the most calorie loaded drinks that you should be avoiding.

1.Coffee.

In the realm of high calorie drinks, the caramel frappé you pick up on the way to work is probably the worst offender. Coffee shop drinks can contain well over 500 calories–enough to have a good breakfast instead, or a second lunch. If you go back for another one after lunch, you’ll be up to an extra 1000 calories of liquid energy.

2. Juice.

While it may seem counter-intuitive, most juice products are not all that healthy for you. Juice has massive amounts of sugar, and many juice drinks on the market contain a very small amount of real juice. When possible, a serving of fresh fruit should be chosen over choice every time.

3. Soda.

Soda is one of the leading contributors to today’s obesity epidemic, and with the advent of diet sodas there’s really no excuse. Soda isn’t only a huge calorie source, it’s also packed with unhealthy sugars that will negatively affect your health.

4. Milk.

Whole milk, and even reduced fat milk, comes with a huge calorie burden. When drinking milk–which is, of course, a healthy choice–you should stick to fat-free and low-fat versions. You will gain the nutrition without the pounds, and eventually fattier versions of milk will feel far too rich for you.

5. Smoothies.

One of the most recent health crazes, smoothies should not be consumed in mass quantities, no matter how much wheat grass is in them. A single smoothie can have up to 750 calories. The only exception to this is in the event that the smoothie is being used as a meal replacement.

As with most diet plans, changing your diet is a matter of changing your habits. To avoid these high calorie drinks the best method is to substitute them for lower calorie or no calorie items, such as tea instead of coffee, and diet soda instead of soda. Remember that over time your tastes will change, and you will grow to appreciate more subtle flavorings.

This guest post was contributed by the health experts at CompressionStocking.co, the leader in compression tights.

Trace Minerals | What You Should Be Aware Of

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Trace Minerals and the complex human body

The human body is known to utilize more than 80 minerals, including trace minerals, for maximum function. Various minor and major health conditions like energy loss, premature ageing, diminished senses, and degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis, heart disease, and cancer can be prevented with proper mineral intake. As all enzyme activity involves minerals, and they play an essential role in proper utilization of vitamins and other nutrients.

Minerals; trace and major classifications

The minerals are currently being classified as “trace” and “major minerals”. Large amount of some minerals are required by the tissues. They are commonly assigned the name “major minerals”. Minerals including   potassium, Calcium, chloride, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, sulfur, and Magnesium fall into this category. The remaining minerals that are essential, but required in smaller quantities, are known as trace minerals or micro-minerals. Fluorine, Chromium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Iodine, Cobalt, Selenium, Manganese, Silicon, and Molybdenum are all part of this classified list.

Here is the trace mineral list in detail:

  • Chromium — This works with insulin to regulate use of sugar. In enlightened weight loss programs, it is essential. Poultry, lean meats, molasses, eggs, brewer’s yeast, liver, cheese, and whole grains are sources of chromium. The highly recommended daily consumption is between 50- 200 mcg.
  • Cobalt — This helps forming red blood cells. Cobalt is available from kidneys, clams, sea vegetables, and liver.
  • Copper — This has multiple uses such as formation of hemoglobin, absorption of iron, regulation of blood pressure and heart rate, strengthening of blood vessels, bones, tendons and nerves. Seafood, organ meats, molasses, nuts, seeds, green vegetables, black pepper, and cocoa are several sources. The highly recommended daily consumption is between 1.5 – 3.0 mg.
  • Fluoride — This required for healthy teeth and bones. Dried seaweed, seafood, cheese, meat and tea are its natural sources. The highly recommended daily consumption is between 1.5-4.0 mg.
  • Iodine — It influences nutrient metabolism, nerve and muscle function, nail, hair, skin, tooth condition as well as physical and mental development. Known sources of this mineral are seafood, and vegetables aggressively grown in iodine enriched dirt. The highly recommended daily consumption is between 150 mcg.
  • Iron — It is required for transportation of oxygen into the lungs, then onto numerous body tissues. Red enriched meat, seafood, dark green vegetables, healthy chicken , whole grains, dry fruits, and nuts are all natural sources of iron. The highly recommended daily consumption is between 10-15 mg.
  • Manganese — It is essential for proper bodily formation as well as maintaining cartilage, and connective tissue, and bone.  Acting as an antioxidant, Manganese assists in normal blood clotting. Wheat germ, brown rice, nuts, strawberries, beans seeds, whole grains, oranges, peas, and bananas are the main sources. The highly recommended daily consumption is between 2.5-5.0 mg.
  • Molybdenum — It mobilizes stored iron for body use. Required for normal growth of the nervous system, Molybdenum plays a key role. This mineral is available from legumes, milk, peas, pastas, yeast, whole grains, and dark leafy green vegetables. The highly recommended daily consumption is between 75-250 mcg.
  • Selenium — It stimulates the metabolism as well as protecting tissues and cells from catastrophic damage. Asparagus, seafood, mushrooms, lean meat, eggs, whole grains, and garlic are Selenium’s main sources. The highly recommended daily consumption is between 50-75 mcg.
  • Zinc — It is required for bone development and growth, cell respiration, wound healing, immune function, regulation of heart rate and blood pressure. Lean meat, seafood, eggs, soybeans, peanuts, wheat bran, cheese, seeds, and bone meal are some of the primary sources. The highly recommended daily consumption is between 15-20 mg.

Do You Know How Antioxidants Work?

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Antioxidants and the benefits of the aging process

Health conscious people are aware of Antioxidants including the benefits, the role they play, slowing down the aging process, fighting heart disease, and battling it out with cancer till the antioxidants win first place. Studies have shown that Antioxidants are available through a wide variety of foods. Fruits, fish, meats, vegetables, poultry, whole grains, and legumes have a high Antioxidant count.  In regards to a healthy diet, supplements alone are not the proper substitute.

Antioxidants and the introduction of Flavonoids

The complete scientific work on antioxidants has not yet been completed. There are thousands of antioxidants available in food and so far more than 4,000 precious Flavonoids have been identified. Flavonoids are only one class of antioxidants. More new discoveries are being made, as well as new findings were found, that contradicted an earlier hypothesis. Food items such as chocolate, coffee and red wine which were not favored earlier in the game are very much sought after now. Their beneficial antioxidants have even received outstanding recognition.

Why Dietary Antioxidants are grouped by vitamins and minerals

Dietary Antioxidants are known to fall into two groups. The first group consists of familiar vitamins C and E, and minerals such as selenium and zinc. The second group consists of thousands of organic compounds commonly found in plant food. Prevention of oxidation and disabling of free radicals is not the only role performed by the antioxidants. They also have a role to play in reducing inflammation, keeping arteries flexible, and preventing mutation of the cell. In addition, the individual antioxidant has certain special characteristic such as flavonoids to improve artery health and Lutein to prevent muscular degeneration.

Why we can’t draw conclusions regarding Antioxidants

One cannot draw any conclusion about a particular antioxidant on the basis of the laboratory findings or its behavior alone. How a food behaves in a body may be altogether different from the way the behavior is observed in a test tube. We lack knowledge regarding what happens during digestion, absorption and metabolism. Some compounds are absorbed well while others may not prove to be as versatile.

How Antioxidants work with synergy and are beneficial

Antioxidants are known to work with synergy and are more beneficial working together as compared to working individually. One cannot store antioxidants and they need to be replenished on daily basis. There is a need to have diversity in your diet. There is no single pill that can provide this. If you are concerned about your health, Antioxidants are the sure fire way to enhance your bodily functions, and keep your heart strong.

Avoid Aspartame At All Costs

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Aspartame: artificial sweetener VS poisonous substance

Aspartame which is often hidden under names such as artificial sweeteners is considered to be the absolute most dangerous food additive found in stores today. This poisonous substance amazingly has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and is in fact legal.  The reason behind this sensation is Eugenics (the practices aimed at improving the genetic composition of a specific population). Adversaries of this method fiercely believe that its constituents were trying to control the human population, and not improve it at all, as suggested.

Aspartame’s main compositions are as follows:

  • Phenylalanine
  • Methanol
  • Aspartic Acid

Aspartame; adverse reactions and its health hazard

“75 percent of the world’s adverse reaction to food additives (reported by the FDA) is caused by Aspartame.” In an alternate synopsis, this substance’s texture would undoubtedly be seen as poison and the recommendation for an adjusted label would read; “not for consumption”. These 3 substances in combination are linked to vast amounts of poor health issues, poison your body, and can kill your healthy brain neurons. Since this product contains Phenylalanine, people who have the genetic condition known as Phenylketonuria (PKU) must avoid it altogether.  This product is known to severely affect the health of individuals with this condition and is considered a major health hazard.

Top 10 foods that contain Aspartame (in no specific order):

  1. Diet Sodas
  2. Children’s Medicine
  3. Sugar-Free Products
  4. Yogurts
  5. Chewing Gum
  6. Cereals
  7. Drink Powders
  8. Flavored Water
  9. Cooking Sauce
  10. Table Top Sweeteners

Economics and Aspartame

Aspartame can be used in many food products which will be mentioned above. In some parts of the world it can be found as a table condiment. It is also frequently used as a baking ingredient. When this product is heated, it breaks down, and loses the majority of its sweetness. Sucralose is now considered a more user friendly baking alternative, and keeps it’s sweetness after being heated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alcohol vs Weight Gain, The Beat Goes On

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Alcohol Weight Gain

What was discovered; Alcohol and the decision to lose weight 

In order to lose weight, avoiding alcohol is a clever decision.  Alcohol contains empty calories and is hollow from any nourishment. It’s inhibition combined with fat-burning and storing hormones provide a triple whammy against all your weight loss efforts. If that’s not enough, it lowers your inhibitions and changes your logic, resulting in poor food choices.

Resveratrol, a Phytoestrogen and an ingredient of alcohol
The highly acclaimed phytochemical resveratrol, fights diabetes and heart disease, which also becomes a phytoestrogen. In revelation, it releases the powerful hormone estrogen with a punch into your bloodstream, tuning up the fat-storing hormones. balancing between fat-burning and fat-storing hormones is a major factor in losing weight. Having high levels of just one fat-storing hormone can totally wipe out all of the effects of the fat-burning hormones, and alcohol will shake up the fragile balance.

Alcohol trumps Blood Sugar
Making poor food choices is an easy choice when your inhibitions are decreased by consuming a drink. In retrospect, alcohol lowers blood sugar levels.  In addition, this makes you feel hungry and more likely to digest excess calories. Add the calories from the alcohol, and you’ll see the result of alcohol consumption being a burden on weight loss.

The significance factor of Alcohol
In happenstance, when your body is trying to metabolize alcohol and food that have been eaten, energy from the alcohol will be used first, then will next store the food as fat. Since the body views alcohol as a poison and it cannot store the depleted energy from alcohol, its top priority is to destroy it, while processing the food becomes secondary.This means your meal is stored and synthesized as fat while the alcohol gets scorched.

Metabolism in consideration
In addition, the food you’ve consumed is not properly metabolized.  The healthy nutrition from that supplement in turn, does not get absorbed by your stomache. The minerals and vitamins you need to stay healthy are not absorbed. Without proper nutrition, your body is depleted of healthy minerals, and becomes more likely to store fat cells.

Fatigue comes without warning if you drink Alcohol
Drinking alcohol in moderation, can make you inactive and will negatively affect your work out at the gym. First, alcohol provides energy to the body. Next, it acts a sedative which will slow your body’s movements. The following day sleep will be disrupted because it’s a known sedative.  This in turn makes you lethargic and fatigued. Workout activity will decrease with alcohol consumption. Your efforts to lose weight has now gone down the drain.

 

 

 

TIPS FOR INSTANT NOODLE LOVER’S: Cooking Instant Noodles the Wrong Way Is Very Detrimental to Your Health.

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Beware Instant NoodlesOne can often find it handy to cook a packet of raw instant noodles when one is hungry. Here is a gleaming piece of information to share so that one can remove the hidden health hazards when consuming these foods. Print this article and put it up in the on the kitchen fridge, dining room, one’s to do list, or one’s handbag, in remembrance if one is always travelling. PAY ATTENTION TO THIS … Especially those used to easy “do it yourself” instant noodles.

 

A BAD WAY OF BOILING NOODLES:

Normally, how one cooks the instant noodles is to put the noodles into a boiling pot of water, mix in the powder ingredient, and let it cook for approximately 3 minutes. Then, it’s ready to chow down on. This is the incorrect method of cooking the instant noodles. By doing this, one actually boils the ingredients in the powder that are usually combined with MSG. It will then change the minute structure of the MSG. This in turn causes it to become very toxic. The other thing that one may want to realize is that, the noodles are covered with a wax coating. It will take around 4 to 5 days for the body to digest the wax after one has eaten the fresh noodles.

 

THE CORRECT NOODLE BOILING METHOD:

1. First, Boil the noodles in a fresh pot of water from the stove.

2. Then, once the noodles are cooked, release the noodles from the pot, and throw away any excess water which contains residual wax.

3. Next, Boil another pot of water, put the cooked noodles into the hot, boiling water, and turn off the hot stove.

4. Continue at the point when the stove is in the off position, while the water is still boiling; place the special seasoning powder into the water, to make a very scrumptious noodle soup.

5. Cook’s note: if one needs dry noodle ingredients, remove the noodles from the stove, add the seasoning powder, and mix the ingredients to get the utmost of one’s dry noodles.

 

If one purchases plain Hakka noodles which one makes from scratch, one first needs to boil in water and discard later. This will soften the tasty noodles. To prevent the ingredients from sticking, one needs to add a tbsp. Of cooking oil. Next, the noodles should be deep fried bit by bit to make them cook correctly. Additionally, one can dust them with flour to prevent the items from sticking while they are boiling in the pot. In happenstance, when one buys the noodles, they are already made with additives, not to mention Ajinomoto, MSG, and other chemical preservatives. An extremely     large number of patients ranging in age from 18-24 years are ending up with pancreatitis. This can start as either a suspicious infection or swelling of the pancreas due to periodical consumption of     instant noodles… If the frequency is more than 3 times a week, then it is extremely detrimental        to one’s health. If one follows these instructions correctly, one will truly have a healthier lifestyle and prolong his or health.

 

 

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